The Rocketeer (1991) revisited
Episode description
A nostalgia filled conversation on the 1991 Disney adventure film directed by Joe Johnston. The guys discuss the film's balanced blend of action, comedy, and sense of wonder. The guys also praise the depth of a cast that includes Billy Campbell, Jennifer Connelly, Alan Arkin, Timothy Dalton, and Paul Sorvino. Alec discusses the movie's ability to convey the novelty of aviation in the 1930s. In discussing the film's visual effects Ben explains how a key feature of the Rocketeer is actually animated. The conversation shifts to the background of director Joe Johnston, the hand-crafted nature of the movie, and why Disney makes far fewer films like The Rocketeer if at all.
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